Commercial Analyst â€“ Costing & Process Improvement

Durbanville
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Retail
Reference: CPT001096/MM

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Employer: West Coast Personnel

Are you commercially sharp, highly analytical, and obsessed with improving processes and profitability?A dynamic and fast-paced business is looking for a driven Commercial Analyst to take ownership of the full costing function while identifying opportunities to improve systems, efficiencies, and gross profit performance across the business.This is not a “capture and process” role — we are looking for someone who can think commercially, challenge inefficiencies, analyse data deeply, and drive meaningful operational improvements.If you enjoy working with numbers, systems, pricing, margins, and process optimisation in a high-performance environment, this opportunity is for you.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Managing the full end-to-end costing function across the business
Analysing project costs, supplier pricing, margins, and profitability
Preparing accurate and commercially sound costings within strict deadlines
Identifying costing discrepancies, inefficiencies, and commercial risks
Driving continuous process improvement and operational efficiencies
Implementing and optimising costing systems and applications
Developing costing models, reports, and analytical tools for management reporting
Collaborating with Operations, Procurement, Finance, Warehouse, and Sales teams
Improving visibility, consistency, and standardisation within the costing process
Supporting strategic decision-making through accurate financial and commercial analysis

What We’re Looking For:

Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail
Commercially aware with strong financial acumen
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Process-driven with a continuous improvement approach
Confident working independently and taking ownership of functions
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Able to work effectively under pressure and within deadlines

Minimum Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in:
Finance
Accounting
Cost & Management Accounting
Business Management
Supply Chain
Industrial Engineering

3–5 years’ experience in:
Costing
Commercial analysis
Finance
Process improvement
Strong Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills
Experience with costing systems, ERP systems, or commercial applications
Solid understanding of costing principles, pricing structures, and GP margin management
Experience implementing or optimising systems/applications
Exposure to operational or supply chain environments
Proven track record improving efficiencies and reducing process bottlenecks

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